How to Remove Adhesive Residue From Bandaging

A bandage is a first-aid necessity in many situations because they protect cuts and abrasions from dirt, germs and irritation. As you may know, bandaging also tends to leave behind a sticky, gummy residue on the skin. If left alone, this tacky residue will attract dust, dirt and lint. The best move is to clean this residue from your skin so you don't attract irritants and possible contaminants to an area in which the skin is already compromised.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton balls
• Baby oil
• Cloth
• Mild soap

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Instructions

• 1

  Trickle baby oil onto a cotton ball until the cotton ball is saturated.

• 2

  Rub the cotton ball gently over the areas of residue. Use small, circular motions to loosen the residue.

• 3

  Wipe off loosened residue with a clean cloth.

• 4

  Wipe any remaining residue again with the oil-soaked cotton ball. You may need to moisten another cotton ball if the first one is dirty.

• 5

  Wet a clean cloth and apply some gentle, non-allergenic soap to the cloth. Use the cloth to wipe gently and cleanse the area where the residue was removed. Rinse off the soap, and pat the skin dry.